Obituary: LINDSAY, GARRETT

Garrett Ray Lindsay1969 ~ 2013God speaks to our souls as we remember the life of Garrett Ray Lindsay, a grateful husband and deeply concerned father, who cherished each of his children and loving wife. It is with deepest sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Garrett on Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Provo, Utah. Garrett is survived by his wife, Kristen Llewelyn Lindsay, his father, Dean Ray Lindsay, mother, Joan Bailey Lindsay, brother, Christian (Daralee) Lindsay, sisters; Andrea Lindsay-Shaffer and Charisse (Rick) Roberts, father-in-law, James Llewelyn, mother-in-law, Beverly Hunter Llewelyn, in-laws; Scot (Cori) Llewelyn, Janna Llewelyn and Bert (Becky) Llewelyn, his children; Alissa Lindsay, Ashli Hollowell, Ciara Hollowell, Jordan Lindsay, Casey Hollowell, Matthew Lindsay, Preston Lindsay and Kyle Lindsay, and nieces and nephews; Lindsay (Josh) Norris, Tregan, Dharma, and Theo Norris, Sydney and Courtney Shaffer, Curtis Cameron, Bailey Cameron, Skylar Wing, Ashley (Eric) Roddam, Abbi and Logan Roberts, Cortland and McKenna Lindsay, Alex, Sean, Haili and Emma Llewelyn, Taylor and Hayden Llewelyn, and Amanda, Colin and Liam Noorda.Garrett was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in San Francisco, California on December 22, 1969, fourth child of Dean Ray Lindsay and Joan Bailey Lindsay. Garrett's childhood years were spent in Alpine, Utah. He attended American Fork High School and Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, where Garrett pursued his love of learning, music, choirs, drums, playing his saxophone, and participating in jazz bands, sharing his sense of humor and love of life with everyone. Garrett earned the Eagle Scout award and fulfilled a two year mission to Riverside California from 1990 to 1992. He graduated from Weber State University in 1998, obtaining his bachelor's degree in computer science. At the time of his passing, he was employed with Xactware as a Systems Integration Networking Specialist.Garrett married Cheryl Stokes and had four beautiful children: Alissa (17), Jordan (15), Matthew (12) and Preston (10). Then July 22, 2005 he married Kristen Llewelyn who had three children: Ashli (17), Ciara (15) and Casey (14). Together they began the adventure of blending 7 children, then adding their son, Kyle (4), two dogs and lots of fish. Garrett loved camping and traveling with his family, reading, preparing and cooking food for his family, animals of every kind, hot wings and sushi, his spicy smoked food, friends, being in the mountains, loved sharing time with his neighbors and loved serving those in need. The family was very fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time together this past summer. They were able to enjoy the Oregon Coast, Bear Claw Valley, and Lake Tahoe, the "prettiest spot on earth" and his favorite place, together as a family. The family will cherish these memories forever.Garrett had a strong testimony in the gospel of Jesus Christ, saying "My testimony is BIG! ---I just know it is true". Garrett loved the downtrodden, because he knew their pain. He kept pictures of the Savior close, knowing he desperately needed Him. His greatest love was his wife, Kristen. He grew more in love with her each year they were married and loved her more the day he died than when he met her. He will always love her, and she will always love him. Garrett was known and loved by many friends, co-workers, neighbors, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and family and he will be deeply missed. Today and always, we honor the life of Garrett Ray Lindsay.The viewing for Garrett will be held Friday, October 4, 2013 at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A morning viewing will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Suncrest 10th Ward, 90 North 600 West, Orem, Utah from 9:30 to 10:30, and Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am. Graveside services will be held at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. If one so desires, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.